September 12, 2006 – Frankfurt, Germany – Mark VII Equipment Inc., the US subsidiary of WashTec AG of Germany, the world’s leading supplier of vehicle cleaning systems, today announced the availability of CE-approved versions of its AquaJet GTO-300 and AquaJet GTO-700 automatic carwash systems here at the Automechanika trade fair.

The AquaJet GTO incorporates the latest in touch-free cleaning technology, such as HubScrub®, Mark VII’s unique wheel scrub system that solves the number one complaint among touch-free customers – dirty wheels. Other options include two-step presoak, BugBuster™, a merchandising sign package, and AquaDri® on-board or freestanding dryers. The AquaJet GTO-300 matches the throughput needs of sites with industry-standard wash volumes, where the AquaJet GTO-700 is optimized for high-volume sites requiring maximum throughput.

“Until recently, Europe has been primarily a friction carwash market,” said Thorstens Krueger, CEO of WashTec AG. “But we’re seeing rising interest in touch-free systems from our subsidiaries and dealers. WashTec’s acquisition of Mark VII earlier this year gives us access to the best technology in the touch-free market, so we’re bringing it across the Atlantic to expand our product offering in Europe.”

“Just as Mark VII has profited from demand for friction systems in the US by selling WashTec’s superior friction technology here, WashTec can leverage the growing interest in touch-free systems in Europe by selling Mark VII’s technology there,” adds Christian Bernert, CEO of Mark VII. “In both cases the customer wins by gaining access to the best carwash technology available without having to rely on less capable products from local market manufacturers.”